A Study in Pink: Understanding Toyota’s Pink Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) and Cooling System Components
A study in Toyota’s pink coolant and some of the cooling system components that utilize this...
Read More
Tag: Cooling Systems
Phil’s Auto Clinic – Cooling Systems
Two different cooling systems: 1. inverter/transaxle and 2. Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with the three-way valve.
Read More
Antifreeze: The Chemistry Behind the Genuine Article
Mercedes-Benz chemical engineers and metallurgists have worked out the fine points of this, and would not be overjoyed to know you’ve been putting something non-specified in your customer’s vehicles.
Read More
Using the Right Fluids
Let’s look at some of the issues in picking the best juice and why it matters in making the best repair you can.
Read More
Cooling Fan Circuits
Does the fan come on at odd times, maybe not at all, or runs continuously? Here’s an overview of the functionality of engine cooling fans and their circuitry.
Read More
derFix November 2017
In this issue: Audi Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake System; Audi Maintenance Tips; Porsche Coil Considerations; Porsche Engine Rebuild; VW Coding Mysteries; VW Wire Harness; VW A/C Lubricant & Refrigerant
Read More
VW A/C Lubricant and Refrigerant Pairing: It’s More Than Just Viscosity
Specific compressors are interchangeable in many 2011-2015 Volkswagen R134a systems. Here’s why you’ll need to flush the oil in the system whenever you switch compressor brands.
Read More
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center
A World-Class Preservation Facility for a World-Class Marque
Read More
Why You Need XENTRY
Here’s the short answer: So you can perform virtually every diagnostic, service, and programming task that a dealership can perform.
Read More
Using WIS Efficiently
While the Mercedes-Benz Workshop Information System may be intimidating at first, stick with it and you’ll find that it’s ALL in there.
Read More
XENTRY Diagnostic System
Star Tuned explores the latest developments in this exceptional technical resource.
Read More
Serpentine Belts & Pulleys
Dealing with apparent “belt noise” is often the first step in recognizing that a belt and possibly other system components are worn out, or operating under duress — it might be only a matter of time before a breakdown on the road.
Read More